Petastic Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The dubias are coming tomorrow, 500+. I have everything except the egg flats. And I don't think I'll be able to get any in for a couple more days or a week or so. The egg flats aren't required...right? A hiding place is though, so for the time being, what can I use inplace of the egg flats? I was thinking of some old cereal boxes and maybe an old bed sheet for the rest of them to hide in. I haven't had any roaches in more than 2 years, so some opinions would be appreciated. And fast, too. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpj211 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The dubias are coming tomorrow, 500+. I have everything except the egg flats. And I don't think I'll be able to get any in for a couple more days or a week or so. The egg flats aren't required...right? A hiding place is though, so for the time being, what can I use inplace of the egg flats? I was thinking of some old cereal boxes and maybe an old bed sheet for the rest of them to hide in. I haven't had any roaches in more than 2 years, so some opinions would be appreciated. And fast, too. thanks. In the past I have used the cup holders that they put your coffee or pop in at mcd's. You can buy them at sams and costco. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 old cereal boxes cereal boxes should work well but i would skip the old bed sheet you can use old paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petastic Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 old cereal boxes cereal boxes should work well but i would skip the old bed sheet you can use old paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Ok thanks. I'll go with some tree bark, the paper towel tubes, and some crumped up paper towel then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 btw if you want some egg-flats i can send you some for the price of shipping. thay where used for shipping cricket so thay are a bit dirty and are cut on one corner but hay basically free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petastic Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 btw if you want some egg-flats i can send you some for the price of shipping. thay where used for shipping cricket so thay are a bit dirty and are cut on one corner but hay basically free. How many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 not sure we have quite a few at work considering we get crickets in weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I use slabs or rolls of bark, which are both natural-looking and probably more edible. Cereal boxes or other cardboard would work, but be careful of corrugated since small nymphs could hide in that and accidentally be thrown out if it molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petastic Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Seems like the roaches enjoy the bark so far. The order came with some egg crates so I think I'm good for hiding places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfox Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Seems like the roaches enjoy the bark so far. The order came with some egg crates so I think I'm good for hiding places! Roaches almost always prefer vertical hides compared to horizontal ones. Not to mention the bark is likely easier to hold on to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoach Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ask the produce guys in the supermarket for some apple/pear dividers. they are the same material as the eggflats just a different shape. they just get thrown in the bailer. i work for Albertsons and i see tons of these things every week, and have used them for years. free is always the way to go. next time ur shopping just ask for some for ur kids school project, u dont even have to explain that u keep roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscusmile Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Good ideas, tks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makoygaara Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 You can put toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls as substitutes to egg trays. They are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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